Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 51.00. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 1,322 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 196 | 4,801 | $37,910 | $43,833 | $13,156 24 programs |
| Associate's degree | 391 | 11,540 | $38,650 | $51,180 | $14,915 82 programs |
| Bachelor's degree | 501 | 19,956 | $40,940 | $61,296 | $25,000 228 programs |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 11 | 0 | $63,065 | Data unavailable | $28,000 1 programs |
| Master's degree | 113 | 1,297 | $63,509 | $78,149 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 34 | 223 | $90,737 | $101,669 | Data unavailable |
| Professional degree (JD, MD, and similar) | 14 | 154 | $79,724 | $85,604 | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 62 | 230 | $57,034 | $63,888 | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Undergraduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific College of Health and Science CA · Private, for-profit · 90 graduates measured | $74,566 | Data unavailable | $19,518 |
| Black River Technical College AR · Public · 66 graduates measured | $58,589 | Data unavailable | $9,936 |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College AR · Public · 144 graduates measured | $58,398 | $53,283 | $15,750 |
| Cabrillo College CA · Public · 26 graduates measured | $50,451 | Data unavailable | $15,249 |
| Chattahoochee Technical College GA · Public · 53 graduates measured | $46,565 | Data unavailable | $17,318 |
| University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College AR · Public · 30 graduates measured | $45,964 | $58,763 | $6,711 |
| Kennebec Valley Community College ME · Public · 25 graduates measured | $36,821 | Data unavailable | $9,500 |
| Florida National University-Main Campus FL · Private, for-profit · 40 graduates measured | $36,105 | $34,569 | $11,625 |
| Prospect College · Private, for-profit · 153 graduates measured | $32,630 | $26,625 | $9,500 |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College AR · Public · 50 graduates measured | $32,532 | Data unavailable | $20,000 |
| American College of Healthcare Sciences OR · Private, for-profit · 26 graduates measured | $20,404 | Data unavailable | $13,063 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Associate's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mount Olive NC · Private, nonprofit · 51 graduates measured | $80,636 | $78,247 | Data unavailable |
| Camden County College NJ · Public · 16 graduates measured | $64,170 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Los Angeles Pacific University CA · Private, nonprofit · 34 graduates measured | $59,477 | $44,544 | $35,100 |
| Black River Technical College AR · Public · 63 graduates measured | $56,718 | Data unavailable | $15,345 |
| Excelsior University NY · Private, nonprofit · 47 graduates measured | $53,830 | $57,737 | $21,964 |
| Northern Wyoming Community College District WY · Public · 27 graduates measured | $53,166 | $52,090 | $14,251 |
| University of the Incarnate Word TX · Private, nonprofit · 49 graduates measured | $46,996 | $55,307 | Data unavailable |
| Carrington College-Boise ID · Private, for-profit · 18 graduates measured | $46,818 | Data unavailable | $16,121 |
| SUNY Broome Community College NY · Public · 89 graduates measured | $45,786 | $47,859 | $18,500 |
| Roxbury Community College MA · Public · 25 graduates measured | $44,854 | $60,465 | Data unavailable |
| Southern Maine Community College ME · Public · 21 graduates measured | $43,881 | $64,927 | $8,708 |
| Salt Lake Community College UT · Public · 34 graduates measured | $42,644 | $57,824 | $10,125 |
| Purdue University Global IN · Public · 183 graduates measured | $42,367 | $52,571 | $6,108 |
| Hopkinsville Community College KY · Public · 24 graduates measured | $41,985 | Data unavailable | $22,902 |
| Carrington College-Sacramento CA · Private, for-profit · 39 graduates measured | $41,255 | $36,563 | $16,900 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dade College FL · Public · 82 graduates measured | $108,298 | Data unavailable | $15,000 |
| Touro University NY · Private, nonprofit · 398 graduates measured | $93,075 | $135,742 | $21,500 |
| Seattle Central College WA · Public · 85 graduates measured | $88,611 | $85,809 | $21,256 |
| Mercy College of Ohio OH · Private, nonprofit · 45 graduates measured | $84,987 | $80,420 | $31,250 |
| Carroll University WI · Private, nonprofit · 17 graduates measured | $82,867 | Data unavailable | $28,000 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana LA · Public · 31 graduates measured | $80,862 | $67,765 | $32,235 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania PA · Public · 50 graduates measured | $79,752 | Data unavailable | $19,893 |
| Northern Arizona University AZ · Public · 26 graduates measured | $74,996 | Data unavailable | $17,750 |
| Western Governors University UT · Private, nonprofit · 32 graduates measured | $70,421 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Nova Southeastern University FL · Private, nonprofit · 16 graduates measured | $69,069 | $82,727 | Data unavailable |
| Southern New Hampshire University NH · Private, nonprofit · 369 graduates measured | $68,187 | $74,693 | $27,500 |
| Pennsylvania Western University PA · Public · 25 graduates measured | $67,145 | $83,194 | $24,586 |
| Siena Heights University MI · Private, nonprofit · 34 graduates measured | $64,450 | $61,834 | $35,892 |
| Medical University of South Carolina SC · Public · 19 graduates measured | $60,369 | Data unavailable | $21,333 |
| Muskingum University OH · Private, nonprofit · 38 graduates measured | $60,255 | Data unavailable | $28,190 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus CO · Public · 18 graduates measured | $39,378 | Data unavailable | $28,000 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah UT · Public · 20 graduates measured | $222,645 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of California-Davis CA · Public · 79 graduates measured | $135,536 | $137,579 | Data unavailable |
| Northwestern University IL · Private, nonprofit · 44 graduates measured | $94,163 | $110,591 | Data unavailable |
| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences MA · Private, nonprofit · 24 graduates measured | $91,796 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Regis College MA · Private, nonprofit · 49 graduates measured | $88,148 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Nova Southeastern University FL · Private, nonprofit · 47 graduates measured | $81,912 | $85,889 | Data unavailable |
| Touro University Worldwide CA · Private, nonprofit · 57 graduates measured | $72,628 | $82,137 | Data unavailable |
| American InterContinental University System AZ · Private, for-profit · 22 graduates measured | $71,866 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Central Florida FL · Public · 185 graduates measured | $69,712 | $86,074 | Data unavailable |
| New Jersey City University NJ · Public · 32 graduates measured | $68,175 | $86,620 | Data unavailable |
| Northern Kentucky University KY · Public · 25 graduates measured | $67,400 | $85,127 | Data unavailable |
| Rowan University NJ · Public · 30 graduates measured | $67,003 | $65,960 | Data unavailable |
| Towson University MD · Public · 42 graduates measured | $61,512 | $81,097 | Data unavailable |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley TX · Public · 220 graduates measured | $60,471 | $69,643 | Data unavailable |
| Merrimack College MA · Private, nonprofit · 35 graduates measured | $59,967 | $72,160 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Doctoral degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific University OR · Private, nonprofit · 30 graduates measured | $137,961 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| American InterContinental University System AZ · Private, for-profit · 19 graduates measured | $134,501 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Nova Southeastern University FL · Private, nonprofit · 63 graduates measured | $115,993 | $114,954 | Data unavailable |
| A T Still University of Health Sciences MO · Private, nonprofit · 48 graduates measured | $100,066 | $123,190 | Data unavailable |
| Walden University MN · Private, for-profit · 37 graduates measured | $95,481 | $113,723 | Data unavailable |
| Ponce Health Sciences University PR · Private, for-profit · 83 graduates measured | $59,596 | $69,215 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Graduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee WI · Public · 82 graduates measured | $57,035 | $61,345 | Data unavailable |
| Grand Canyon University AZ · Private, for-profit · 16 graduates measured | $44,550 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health education specialists | $64,070 | +5.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Community health workers | $51,850 | +12.7% | High school diploma or equivalent |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (2)
- 51.0000 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- 51.0001 Health and Wellness, General